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Vancouver4:
Get all ur documents ready now. Submit ur application before ur birthday (if I were u). No time for story.....

Better to be safe than sorry. Cheers.

amaya21:
You have to submit at least a day before your IELTS expires...don't play with this. Age doesn't matter after ITA.

Thanks a lot for this insight. Got to brace myself for next ITA and prepare to AOR before IELTS expires.

To be clear, the IELTS date to be taken into consideration is the date result was released and not the date it was taken right?

Influential101:
You must get AOR before your IELTS expires, you can't submit application with expired IELTS..

No issues with age reduction after ITA.

Wow. Thanks.

Samuelobiora19:
After you receive ITA, Age Factor becomes inconsequential..With a Score of 476, you should get ITA before August when your IELTS Expires..You are doing well

Thanks for this insight. With this in view, would I have to submit my application before my IELTS expires or is receiving ITA before my IELTS expires the condition?
Thanks.

Hi guys! Greetings wonderful people.

I would please like to know about IELTS expiry, age and ITA related issues.

To be precise, my IELTS expires by end of August which I maxed out, and my birthday is just about the same time (-5 points dancing around the corner).
However, If I were to get ITA with the next draw (CRS 476) and my AOR were to fall after my birthday and the expiry of my IELTS, would that constitute a problem with my application?

Many thanks Fam.

ITA is finally here...

All thanks to God.

Congrats to all ITA clinchers.

Seniors in the house, show us love oh. Make we follow shout halleluyah.
Gracias.

Many thanks.

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joo2018:
Hmm. Too much good options.

Oya, let's do some emotional commentating (this one is solicited for):

1. 3.5yrs Ph.D overseas + 2yrs in Nigeria = 2019 - 2025.
at the end of 2025, you have Nigerian passport + foreign Ph.D
options after:
a. stay and continue to develop Nigeria (very necessary, someone must do it)
b. try and immigrate to:
i. Canada, but Conservatives could be in power and might have reduced immigration levels + you will have lost 30 points which will
degrade the points you get from Ph.D.
ii. Try out UK, Australia and US immigration, but immigration is already hard, might still be hard.
iii. On the flip side, immigration abroad might be easier. So only God knows. It is an unknown to us.

2. Apply for Canada EE now,
a. 2019: get COPR, land and become a PR. Find employment or continue your Ph.D dream.
b. 2023: after completing your residency, apply and become a Canadian citizen.
at the end of 2023 you have Nigerian passport + Canadian passport + freedom to go anywhere in world and be anything.

If it was me, I will pick option 2. But I'm not you, I'm not in your shoes, I don't know how important the Ph.D is to you and what you have invested. I don't know your hopes and dreams, I don't know your calling. Maybe God has called you for such a time as this to prepare you to transform Nigeria in years ahead.

You need to look deep and decide what you really want at the end of the day for you and your family. After all, you kept on pursuing the Ph.D dream even while you were planning for Canada. God bless and give you wisdom. Teach us to number our days so our hearts might know wisdom!

Thought provoking. Many thanks.

PPR = Scholarships + PhD + Citizenship + + + (equation 1)
Scholarship = PhD + Nigeria. (Equation 2)

Hmm. Equation 1... QED

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raphrulz:
I totally agree with this opinion. It all depends on your long term plans.

If you are willing to come back to the uncertainty in this country after enjoying the good life temporarily "in the abroad" for 3.5 years.. then you can go on...

But like @fmsimple said... you can always get another scholarship again.. and at that point, it becomes a win-win situation for you.

So weigh your options well
CC @markmp01

Gracias.

I had this in mind as well. It's the best option. Thanks too @fmsimple.

Mind made up.
It's quite painful Sha.

God be praised.

fmsimple:
Congratulations on your PhD scholarship. You have a good problem and it really boils down to your long-term goals.
If I were to be in your shoes, and if I have a good CRS score (450+), I'll go for PPR. I can always get another scholarship as PR.
Best wishes.

I've got 481 CRS score with 3yrs experience from 2 different NOCs. Although I intend to claim points for 20months. CRS would stand at 456.

Why I'm concerned is because I've really worked hard for 2years to get this offer.
Olorùn à sänu é.

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Baden18:
Hi All,

I took the IELTS exam on Oct 27th for the first time and below are my results:

Listening: 9.0
Reading: 9.0
Speaking: 9.0
Writing: 7.5

I spent less than 5 hours in total preparing for this exam and I focused only on speaking & writing as I was told those were the difficult sections.

I only watched YouTube videos and recommend the IELTS videos by Jay for writing & IELTS videos by Liz for speaking.

Also for writing make sure to use FANBOYS (For/As/Nor/But/Or/Yet/So) in addition to the complex words Jay will give you.

Good Luck!!!

W O W

aworldcitizen:
Praise to the Lord the Almighty the king of creation!
Gather round people, it's PPR!

Below is my timeline
Decision to travel August 2017.
Family of 5
Visa office: initially London, moved to kyiv in August.
IELTS: September 2017.
My IELTS was written once and was perfect 9,8,8,8.
Spouse IELTS 7.5,7.5,7,7
ECA: Masters Nov 2017
Entered the pool Dec.
ITA January
AOR January 17th 2018
Medical Passed Feb 11th 2018
IP1 Feb 12th 2018
IP2 Feb 27th 2018

I am immensely grateful to God Almighty who did not put me to shame. Delay is not denial. Though it tarries, it must surely come.

God bless you all.

Congratulations. When the LORD turned around the captivity of Zion they were like them that dreamed...

Hi Fam,

Congrats to all PPR clinchers.

I'm in a serious fix and I need some advise.

1. I'm about to enter the pool.
2. Just got a phd scholarship offer (for 3.5years) that requires I return to my country at the end of the programme, and stay for 2 years without
getting a work permit abroad or applying for a permanent residency.

Beloved brethren, what does a brother do at this time of need... Do I;

i. Reject the offer and wait for PPR. (At least I can derive some consolation from my present job (although I'm not really happy with what's
going on there at the moment)
ii. ...
iii ...

I need some ideas please.

Thanks a billion.

fatsonm:
Has anyone been granted this scholarship?
Please share if you have been awarded.

My friend was considered a preferred candidate and has since been awarded the scholarship as soon as admission was gained.
I was considered a reserved candidate, meaning I would be moved to a preferred candidature if any of the preferred candidates turned down the offer or could not secure admission.

EyesondPrize:
I have an available date on Monday. Oct 29th. Single applicant

Many thanks. I've already booked for a subsequent date.

chuckdee13:
Congrats in advance. I dunno which cards yu can use but if you have another you can try. you will need to call Qlife to find out though with a quick guess I'll say sometime in december.

December? Really? I better call them right away. Thanks a million.

Hi Fam,

I've been trying to pay for a UK PCC with my GTB card without success. Please what banks' debit cards are accepted by ACRO?

Please whats the latest date available for medical test @QLife Lagos?

Many Thanks.

In the spirit of testimonies...
Ielts...30/08
Eca... 23/10
Crs score...481
Pool... I need a swimsuit.
Single applicant

jergins:
PPR landed.

ITA - May 23
AOR - July 17
MEP/IP1 - August 23 or so.
BG in progress noticed Oct 15.
PPR - Oct 17(Dated 16th)

Family of four.
VO unknown, no LoE.

Thanks to all the wealth of resources here. Been so helpful.

Best of Luck to everyone.

Congratulations. Go flourish...

xtosync:
E don happen....................

IELTS - LRWS - 9, 9, 8, 9 (First and only attempt )
ECA - WES July. 2017
ITA - Aug. 2017
AOR - Aug. 2017
ADR - Nil
PPR - Oct. 2017
CORP - Dec. 2017
Returned CORP - Jan 2018 (Will gist why... )
Case re-open - (April, 2018 )
Re-issued CORP - Oct 2018
Booked flight - Nov 2018
Landing --- ....



Long post alert ...

It all started in 2016 when I was about traveling to Afghanistan. As a WHO intern in a health related mission, I was very happy with the job. But then the mission to Afghanistan. Initially, I was very pessimistic about what to expect from the journey, but the cash benefit was too good to ignore. I had to grab the offer when it was presented by my boss.
Then I had already aced my IELTS on first setting maxing out CLB 10 on all modules. I was ecstatic. But the scores for that year (2016) was between 460 and above. I was having less.

I jettisoned the idea to immigrate to Canada and concentrated fully on the task ahead... Trip to Afghanistan.

The fear of Al-qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram etc were constantly resounding in my head. But I was determined and ready to face the challenge head on.

Two weeks to our departure date, my girlfriend/fiance called and told me she was pregnant and that the parents are already aware...

...

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To be Continued...



It's page 419.



I just dey watch una raised eyebrows in 3D.

_{runs away}

Been waiting for this page for like forever. At least someone beat me to the prank. Good one

joo2018:
Just a model.

Gracias...

smslive2:
This is NOT IP2... Infact it not IP anything but simply AOR. The application is still being assessed for completeness and not until it has been confirmed completed before he can then move to IP***

Listen to this Apostle

joo2018:
Why not? What is your reasoning?
Possible work experience NOCs for him will be 0433 or 4313 depending on rank. With the way military officers like accumulating degrees, his points should be high.

I am seeking answers as well in this regard. 0433 and 4313 indicates that they should be of the Canadian armed forces. Is it stricly applicable to just serving Canadian officers or its meant to serve as a model for immigrant officers?

Abedemi28:
Hmmmm…...i wonder where u got dis info frm...cus i still waiting via e-mail.

u got ppl all excited, ain't no notification sent out as yet.....STOP IT!...…...

Oops. Thought I was sharing info. Okay. I got a mail, so did my friend. I suppose NZAID reached out to only preferred and reserved candidates. If you want to know the status of your application you can login to your Realme account.

CanadianNaija:
AOR August 24

MEP Sept 20th- 1am.

I have passed medicals o.

It’s to go and sharply do biometric abeg. Please those that have done theirs, is it an all day affair? Is it something I can quickly go and do from work?

@ Smslive2, time have reach to get permanent site o. Your prophesy worked, I'm coming back for more prophesies once I submit my biometric.

The original Most Reverend Apostle...

smslive2:
Do you need prophesy for your case? We deal with cases on its own merit. Cheers from Cangeria Prophetic Ministry

Most Reverend Apostle smslive2 please lay your hands on me and prophesy...

smslive2:
You should get MEP and BIL tomorrow... Calm down

@smslive2. I'm really surprised you were spot-on in your prediction of the MEP and BIL update. Is it a known trend for most applications or was it just a prophetic utterance by the spirit.? .. Lol.

princesschuks:
I don't know what you are thinking oh. But I meant Waec runs for WES evaluation

Dont mind me. Reminded me of school days waec expo AKA waec runs

MissMoroti:
SILENT READER HERE! CLEAR ROAD PLS!! PARDON THE LATE AND LONG POST! Single applicant here!


Thought it was a scam, HOW CAN ONE GET PPR IN 38DAYS, na so I send am give my besty, she confirmed it was ppr fa.

!

Congratulations.

I key into this speedy processing testimony. Let the grace for 38 days processing locate us now!!!

Cool stuff.

waleadedi:
Ghost Reader.

Thank you all for all your contributions, they were really helpful. I am very grateful.

ITA: June 13th

AoR: June 16th

Med/IP1: June 30th

IP2: August 8th

Ghost Update: September 6th

PPR: September 11th (email says september 10th)

VO: Ottawa

FSW-O

Congratulations.

aworldcitizen:
Congratulations to all the recent PPR recipients

Still waiting for mine, I will be 8 months post AOR next week.

It shall tarry no longer. Its already there with u. Just hold on.